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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.38, 2,313.87 and 676.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.38, 2,313.87 and 676.69 is: 1,015.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.38 : 2,313.87 = 676.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.38/2,313.87 = 676.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.38x = 2,313.87 × 676.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.38x = 1,565,764.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,764.37/1,542.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.16

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